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Job description

Girlguiding Ulster is seeking to recruit a part-time Growth & Development Officer to work in partnership with local volunteers throughout Girlguiding Ulster South County and Girlguiding Ulster West County in Northern Ireland. The role will involve working across the two Counties to grow youth provision by opening new units and expanding existing Girlguiding units in response to demand. Work will specifically be focused on recruiting girls and young women aged 4-18 and adult volunteers to deliver Girlguiding’s wide programme of activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to develop, support and deliver area specific growth plans which will focus on recruiting and placing new adult and young members and also supporting pathways for girls to move through Girlguiding’s sections. As part of the wider Girlguiding Ulster team, the role holder will be expected to share good practice with staff and volunteers and learn from the experience of others. The role holder should possess a willingness to undertake any training necessary to deliver the aims of the project. This post will be home based but will spend a onsiderable amount of time each week, travelling to locations to meet with local volunteers and community stakeholders. This will involve evening and weekend working. There will be an expectation to visit the Girlguiding Ulster office in Holywood at least twice a month.

Responsibilities

• Research existing provision using Girlguiding membership systems and knowledge gathered from local volunteers.
• For Application Pack visit www.girlguidingulster.org.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience of youth work in a professional or voluntary capacity.
• For an Application Pack which includes full Job Description and Person Specification please visit www.girlguidingulster.org.uk

Desirable Skills

• Experience of producing Growth or project plans.
• Experience of working closely with volunteers.
• Working knowledge of diversity and outreach programmes and projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessments.

Further Information

Salary £30,000 per annum (pro rata) Please send your C.V to claire@girlguidingulster.org.uk. Ensure your C.V demonstrates what makes you suitable for the role. Please also include a covering letter which states which role you are applying for and how you meet the essential criteria. A diverse workforce is important to us and therefore we request that you complete our Equality Monitoring Form which you can find in our Application Pack www.girlguidingulster.org.uk The closing date is Friday 24 July 2026 at 12pm. We ask that you make your submission as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications. Interviews will be held week commencing 27 July 2026, in-person, at Lorne Estate Outdoor Adventure Centre, 30 Station Road, Holywood, BT18 0BP. Unfortunately, we are unable to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interviews. We do provide verbal feedback upon request to candidates interviewed. Girlguiding Ulster values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please contact Claire Flowers, CEO if you need any further information: claire@girlguidingulster.org.uk